Facet joints are small joints in the spine that help provide stability and movement. Arthritis or wear and tear of these joints can cause chronic neck or back pain. Facet Joint Injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into or around the painful joint using fluoroscopic guidance. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and usually performed as a day-care treatment. Relief from the injection also helps confirm that the facet joints are the source of pain, allowing more definitive treatments such as Radiofrequency Ablation to be considered. Patients generally return home within a few hours.
